Respite Worker- Central Illinois

Respite Worker - Central Illinois Job Type: Part-time. Location: Springfield, IL. Overview Envision Unlimited is a large non-profit agency committed to providing services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. We emphasize quality services that promote choice, independence, and community integration. Through collaboration, our members receive person-centered services aimed at improving social, financial, and emotional skills. Programs include ABA Therapy for Children, Community Day Program, Community Living, Mental Health, Employment and Career Services, and Foster Care. Purpose To provide relief to the primary caretaker of an individual with a developmental disability in their home and provide habilitation services. Essential Responsibilities Provide supervision and guidance to client while primary caretaker is out of the home. Provide a safe environment and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the client. Adhere to routines, behavior management, communication techniques, etc. as prescribed by the family through their training. Maintain appropriate and up-to-date training as required by Envision and the Respite Care Program. Other Expectations Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment. Requirements Must be 18 years or older. Must successfully complete the Envision Respite Care Training Program. Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Envision Unlimited